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10,000 Pay Tribute To Dr. Parrish
10,000 PAY TRIBUTE TO NOTED CHURCHMAN AND EDUCATOR Funeral Largest In History Of City; Words Of Sympathy Come To Widow From All Sections Of Country And Baptist World Leaders The funeral services of Dr. C. H. Parrish, noted churchman and educator, the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church and president of Simmons Theological Seminary were held at the West Walnut Street Baptist Church (white) Third and St. Catherine Sts. Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock where hundreds taxed the capacity of one of the spacious church auditoriums of the city and thronged the street to see and pay the last tribute to the high Christian leader they loved, and respected. Dr. Parrish passed away Wednesday morning at the Red Cross Hospital, following an operation, and from the hour his remains were laid in state at the Sixth Street home up to the last minute of the four hours the body was at the Calvar Baptist Church Monday noon people in all walks of life, of both races kept up a steady stream to the home an d church. More than 10,000 viewed the remains and attended the funeral, which was the largest known to the eldest of Louisville citizens. At the church Dr. Parrish was laid in a beautiful metallic casket amid thousands of blossomed flowers plucked in full bloom and expressing tokens of esteem from hundreds of admirers and surrounded by friends of years standing, fellow ministers, church members, business and professional associates, students, citizens at large, those who loved him and were visibly grieved over his passing. Following the funeral march the choir sang "Nearer My God to Thee". Dr. M. B. Lanier read the scripture lesson and Dr. A. A. Cosey of Vicksburg, Miss., offered a fervent prayer. The choir then sang "I'll over come some Day" after which Dr. J. R. Sampey, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary was introduced and spoke of the long standing friendship of Dr. Parrish, of how he was regarded by white ministers and students of the Seminary as a scholar, teacher and preacher and his association and influence with this leading Baptist through out America and of the World Alliance. Mayor (Continued on page 2)
PROF. DOWERY, REPEATS CHARGES MADE AGAINST WILSON Elizabethtown, Ky. April 8, [1931?] Dear Teacher: Through the columns of the Louisville Leader on February 14, I made public my announcement for Secretary of the K. N. E. A. in the April election of 1931.: I further notified the chairman of the Nominating Committee in the person of Miss M. S. Brown, Mayfield, Kentucky. On February 16, 1931 I received through the mail a very threatening letter from our present Secretary, Prof. A. S. Wilson, stating, "That he had been unofficially notified that I planned to run for the office of Secretary-Treasurer, and that he had not decided to give it up yet. I should wait for his consent and support. In case I decided to run he would beat me worse than he did Prof. James H. Ward who opposed him several years ago. At that time he states he received five to every vote cast for Mr. Ward. He further states that he has a greater following now than he had then." Later on he had a friend of his to write me, asking me to withdraw because he had the solid support of all Louisville and Kentucky. In his platform of February 21, 1931 through the columns of the Louisville News, he says he is "running on his scholastic training and record of achievement and not on promises." The K. N. E. A.is a democratic organization, and every member has the privilege to announce for an office in the organization. Why was Mr. Wil- Mr. Wilson forgets that nine years ago when he was first elected to this position he had not done one thing of an outstanding nature to merit the place he was given. It is true he has done a good work as Secretary, but has he achieved all these things without the support of the teachers of Kentucky? I am not opposed to speakers of prominence being used, but I still contend that the outstanding educators of our own State are due more consideration than they are receiving at present. From the content of his platform we have not had any Presidents since he has served as Secretary. The By-Laws of the K. N. E. (Continued on Page 4)
Educators Hold Session
K.N.E.A. HOLDS ANNUAL SESSION AT C.M.E. CHURCH Charles Satchell Morris, Jr., Thrills Audience In Great Opening Address The 55 annual session of the K. N. E. A. which convened here in the Chestnut St. C. M. E. Church Wednesday brought to the city more than 1,250 teachers and visitors from over the state and a membership enrollment which may exceed 1,300. The program, which is one of the first in the history of the Association includes addresses by some of the foremost educators and leaders of the race and nation, and special inspirational speeches, discussions, demonstrations, industrial exhibits, music artists, school quartettes and all that goes with such a body of outstanding men and women. The Association began its public program Wednesday night with a State who furnished a pre-convention music the direction of Miss R. L. Carpenter, who presented a pre-convention musical al program which included students of local music teachers, ranging from the age of 6 and up Tuesday evening. Following the music the welcome address was delivered by Miss Margaret Parks, Central High School teacher and the response by Prof. H. E. Goodloe, of Russellville. Prof. W. H. Humphrey of Maysville, whose successful term as president ends with this session, then presented Miss M. Sprall Brown, who introduced Mr. Charles Satchell Morris, Jr., the Wednesday night speaker. The capacity audience listened to a most eloquent address by Mr. Morris, known some years ago as the "boy orator" now dean of the Virginia Seminary and College at Lynchburg, Virginia. In a speech which thrilled the large audience, after paying a tribute to the city where his grandmother and father lived and labored and to friends, Mr. Morris said among other things in his address to the teachers "we are living in a changing world. The only changless thing in the universe of ours is change itself. A small boy was making a noise on his desk in a New York school room. the teacher commanded him to stop making that noise; the boy replied, "I am not making that noise, but one like it." He was telling the truth for he could not make the same noise twice. The public school teacher in a democracy is an important personage. Dante once affirmed, "Give the people light and they will find their own way." In a nation like ours when the forces of ignorance gain the ascendency it is not because they have over powered the forces of intelligence necessarily, but because the forces of intelligence have permitted themselves to be paralized. I have known a great many good people in my life and most of them have been so good that they are good for nothing. The only goodness which the world can use is good for something. Salt is good because it will season and preserve food; ice is good because it keeps perishables (Continued on page 4)
[photo] Charles Satchell Morris, Jr.
MEYZEEK DECLARES FOR TIMBERLAKE Louisville, Ky., April 14, 1931. Dear Fellow Teacher: With all the courage that within me lies, I am writing you this letter of solemn warning that our splendid K. N. E. A. is about to again be made the battle ground of politics in the election of president that will be felt for years to come. Four years ago after the most strenuous contest ever waged we emancipated our K. N.E. A. from outside political manipulation where by use of money and liquor control of the destines of our educational association was brazenly sought. I was then elected president and caused a change to be made in the contitution of the K. N. E. A. where by those who were not active [teachers?], but outside political wayfarers should not vote and control our [organization?]. Since then peace and [progress?] was our reward, and the K. N. E. A. has taken the high ground of professionalism. The dawn of a new day for Education is now at hand, and we cannot afford to take a step backward by again throwing open our doors to political wayfarers. The election of Prof. C. L. [Timberlake?] will keep our association on the present high ground of [professionalism?]. He is clean, honest, trustworthy,--a man of force of character and intelligence--now in the graduate shcool of the University of Cincinnati for Master degree. I have no unkind words against any man who of right aspires to the presidency, but I am frankly stating to you a situation that confronts us, and (Continued on Page 4)
RETIRING [Photo] W. H. HUMPHREY After a most successful term as president of the K. N. E. A. Prof. W. H. Humphrey of Maysville, Ky. retires at the present session.
SHE TAKES THE LEAD [Photo] MISS EFFIE OGLESBY The Leader's annual subscription campaign for 1931 just started last week, but it seems that some of the nominees were anxious to get going in the battle of ballots for the Greater Hudson Eight, the New Essex Super Six, and the other cash prizes to be given away by the Leader management, from the reports made a day or so after the candidates received their working material. Miss Effie Oglesby of Mocking Bird Valley, jumped into the lead, but Miss Lucille Pleasant of Lawrenceburg is just a few votes behind in second place. Mrs. Nannie Mae Armstrong of Eminence made a good report and is in third place. Miss Sarah Rates of Louisville is in fourth place and Mrs. Hattie Bowman Hansford, Bardstown; Mrs. Sadye Cross Franklin, Louisville and Mrs. Lucille Taylor, Memphis, Tenn.; are tied for fifth place. Mrs. Hattie B. Duncan, Terre Haute, Ind.; and Mrs. Jennie H. Poston of Henderson are tied for sixth place and Miss Viola Gough of [Louisville?] is seventh. Those who were nominated during the week are Miss Lue Hankins, Cynthiana; Mrs. Rosa (Continued on Page 4)
Anderson Denounces Propaganda
SAYS FALSE STATEMENTS MADE TO FURTHER SOME CANDIDATE'S CAMPAIGN West Kentucky College Head To Be Elected President Of K.N.E.A. By Big Majority, Think Friends In a public statement regarding a rumor about his attempt to buy the election, Prof. D. H. Anderson, President of the West District Industrial College and candidate for President of the K. N. E., now in session here has the following to say: "It is reported to me that it is being circulated that I have been trying to buy the election. This is false and unfair to both the people and me for the people's choice of a President should not be affected by false statements made by persons to further some candidate's campaign. It is wholly unfair to me to take advantage of my absence to make erronious statements at a time and place where I could not defend myself. All I ask is some semblance of a square deal. I shall not offer a single vice of any opponent to get a vote for myself. If I can not get votes on my merit, I shall not offer falsehoods for them. While I will appreciate votes, I am not going to hurt some one else to get them. I shall not try to tear down others to build a mound on which to stand to get what I want. I do not expect to build from the ruins I have made of others." It is the opinion of friends and supporters of Prof. Anderson that he will be elected president of the Association to succeed Prof. W. H. Humphrey. Professor C. L. Timberlake of Greenville is considered a strong candidate for the next two year term, but Prof. Anderson, who lost the election by only a few votes in a previous race, brings to the organization much ability, influence etc., and is expected to get the votes of a large majority of the delegates present.
PRESENT SECRETARY SEEKS REELECTION; RESENTS ATTACK ON REPUTATION Friends of Prof. Atwood Wilson, the present secretary of the K. N. E. A. who is a candidate for reelection, make public the following statement in support of Mr. Wilson who resents the attack on his reputation by opponent. Atwood S. Wilson, the present secretary of the K. N. E. A., is offering himself as a candidate for re-election on the basis of: (1) his record as secretary for nine years, (2) his educational qualifications, (3) the endorsement of the Board of directors, (4) his devotion to the interests of the K. N. E. A., and (5) the statement made by Mr. R. L. Dowery in a circular letter to the teachers of Kentucky dated April 8 1931, as follows: "It is true,: he had done a good work as secretary." State Educators Indorse Him A. S. Wilson is backed by his fellow teachers in Louisville who have found him fair, industrious and courteous. The 100 percent enrollment of pactically every school in Louisville and in the state is a signal expression of the confidence of principals in the present secretary's management of affairs. In extract of a letter from Prof. C. B. Nucholls of Eastern Kentucky is significant: "Position should not come by favoritism, but meritorious service. I stand for the man who can do and has done." From the west --[photo] A. S. WILSON-- comes the statement of President D. H. Anderson: "You will please accept my compliments for the wonderful work you are doing as secretary." Concerning the 1931 publications, Prof. Reed of Winchester wrote the secretary, "I think your bulletins are fine indeed." Miss M. S. Brown, an ex-president of the K. N. E. A. repre- (Continued on page 4)
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10,000 Pay Tribute To Dr. Parrish
10,000 PAY TRIBUTE TO NOTED CHURCHMAN AND EDUCATOR Funeral Largest In History Of City; Words Of Sympathy Come To Widow From All Sections Of Country And Baptist World Leaders The funeral services of Dr. C. H. Parrish, noted churchman and educator, the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church and president of Simmons Theological Seminary were held at the West Walnut Street Baptist Church (white) Third and St. Catherine Sts. Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock where hundreds taxed the capacity of one of the spacious church auditoriums of the city and thronged the street to see and pay the last tribute to the high Christian leader they loved, and respected. Dr. Parrish passed away Wednesday morning at the Red Cross Hospital, following an operation, and from the hour his remains were laid in state at the Sixth Street home up to the last minute of the four hours the body was at the Calvar Baptist Church Monday noon people in all walks of life, of both races kept up a steady stream to the home an d church. More than 10,000 viewed the remains and attended the funeral, which was the largest known to the eldest of Louisville citizens. At the church Dr. Parrish was laid in a beautiful metallic casket amid thousands of blossomed flowers plucked in full bloom and expressing tokens of esteem from hundreds of admirers and surrounded by friends of years standing, fellow ministers, church members, business and professional associates, students, citizens at large, those who loved him and were visibly grieved over his passing. Following the funeral march the choir sang "Nearer My God to Thee". Dr. M. B. Lanier read the scripture lesson and Dr. A. A. Cosey of Vicksburg, Miss., offered a fervent prayer. The choir then sang "I'll over come some Day" after which Dr. J. R. Sampey, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary was introduced and spoke of the long standing friendship of Dr. Parrish, of how he was regarded by white ministers and students of the Seminary as a scholar, teacher and preacher and his association and influence with this leading Baptist through out America and of the World Alliance. Mayor (Continued on page 2)
PROF. DOWERY, REPEATS CHARGES MADE AGAINST WILSON Elizabethtown, Ky. April 8, [1931?] Dear Teacher: Through the columns of the Louisville Leader on February 14, I made public my announcement for Secretary of the K. N. E. A. in the April election of 1931.: I further notified the chairman of the Nominating Committee in the person of Miss M. S. Brown, Mayfield, Kentucky. On February 16, 1931 I received through the mail a very threatening letter from our present Secretary, Prof. A. S. Wilson, stating, "That he had been unofficially notified that I planned to run for the office of Secretary-Treasurer, and that he had not decided to give it up yet. I should wait for his consent and support. In case I decided to run he would beat me worse than he did Prof. James H. Ward who opposed him several years ago. At that time he states he received five to every vote cast for Mr. Ward. He further states that he has a greater following now than he had then." Later on he had a friend of his to write me, asking me to withdraw because he had the solid support of all Louisville and Kentucky. In his platform of February 21, 1931 through the columns of the Louisville News, he says he is "running on his scholastic training and record of achievement and not on promises." The K. N. E. A.is a democratic organization, and every member has the privilege to announce for an office in the organization. Why was Mr. Wil- Mr. Wilson forgets that nine years ago when he was first elected to this position he had not done one thing of an outstanding nature to merit the place he was given. It is true he has done a good work as Secretary, but has he achieved all these things without the support of the teachers of Kentucky? I am not opposed to speakers of prominence being used, but I still contend that the outstanding educators of our own State are due more consideration than they are receiving at present. From the content of his platform we have not had any Presidents since he has served as Secretary. The By-Laws of the K. N. E. (Continued on Page 4)
Educators Hold Session
K.N.E.A. HOLDS ANNUAL SESSION AT C.M.E. CHURCH Charles Satchell Morris, Jr., Thrills Audience In Great Opening Address The 55 annual session of the K. N. E. A. which convened here in the Chestnut St. C. M. E. Church Wednesday brought to the city more than 1,250 teachers and visitors from over the state and a membership enrollment which may exceed 1,300. The program, which is one of the first in the history of the Association includes addresses by some of the foremost educators and leaders of the race and nation, and special inspirational speeches, discussions, demonstrations, industrial exhibits, music artists, school quartettes and all that goes with such a body of outstanding men and women. The Association began its public program Wednesday night with a State who furnished a pre-convention music the direction of Miss R. L. Carpenter, who presented a pre-convention musical al program which included students of local music teachers, ranging from the age of 6 and up Tuesday evening. Following the music the welcome address was delivered by Miss Margaret Parks, Central High School teacher and the response by Prof. H. E. Goodloe, of Russellville. Prof. W. H. Humphrey of Maysville, whose successful term as president ends with this session, then presented Miss M. Sprall Brown, who introduced Mr. Charles Satchell Morris, Jr., the Wednesday night speaker. The capacity audience listened to a most eloquent address by Mr. Morris, known some years ago as the "boy orator" now dean of the Virginia Seminary and College at Lynchburg, Virginia. In a speech which thrilled the large audience, after paying a tribute to the city where his grandmother and father lived and labored and to friends, Mr. Morris said among other things in his address to the teachers "we are living in a changing world. The only changless thing in the universe of ours is change itself. A small boy was making a noise on his desk in a New York school room. the teacher commanded him to stop making that noise; the boy replied, "I am not making that noise, but one like it." He was telling the truth for he could not make the same noise twice. The public school teacher in a democracy is an important personage. Dante once affirmed, "Give the people light and they will find their own way." In a nation like ours when the forces of ignorance gain the ascendency it is not because they have over powered the forces of intelligence necessarily, but because the forces of intelligence have permitted themselves to be paralized. I have known a great many good people in my life and most of them have been so good that they are good for nothing. The only goodness which the world can use is good for something. Salt is good because it will season and preserve food; ice is good because it keeps perishables (Continued on page 4)
[photo] Charles Satchell Morris, Jr.
MEYZEEK DECLARES FOR TIMBERLAKE Louisville, Ky., April 14, 1931. Dear Fellow Teacher: With all the courage that within me lies, I am writing you this letter of solemn warning that our splendid K. N. E. A. is about to again be made the battle ground of politics in the election of president that will be felt for years to come. Four years ago after the most strenuous contest ever waged we emancipated our K. N.E. A. from outside political manipulation where by use of money and liquor control of the destines of our educational association was brazenly sought. I was then elected president and caused a change to be made in the contitution of the K. N. E. A. where by those who were not active [teachers?], but outside political wayfarers should not vote and control our [organization?]. Since then peace and [progress?] was our reward, and the K. N. E. A. has taken the high ground of professionalism. The dawn of a new day for Education is now at hand, and we cannot afford to take a step backward by again throwing open our doors to political wayfarers. The election of Prof. C. L. [Timberlake?] will keep our association on the present high ground of [professionalism?]. He is clean, honest, trustworthy,--a man of force of character and intelligence--now in the graduate shcool of the University of Cincinnati for Master degree. I have no unkind words against any man who of right aspires to the presidency, but I am frankly stating to you a situation that confronts us, and (Continued on Page 4)
RETIRING [Photo] W. H. HUMPHREY After a most successful term as president of the K. N. E. A. Prof. W. H. Humphrey of Maysville, Ky. retires at the present session.
SHE TAKES THE LEAD [Photo] MISS EFFIE OGLESBY The Leader's annual subscription campaign for 1931 just started last week, but it seems that some of the nominees were anxious to get going in the battle of ballots for the Greater Hudson Eight, the New Essex Super Six, and the other cash prizes to be given away by the Leader management, from the reports made a day or so after the candidates received their working material. Miss Effie Oglesby of Mocking Bird Valley, jumped into the lead, but Miss Lucille Pleasant of Lawrenceburg is just a few votes behind in second place. Mrs. Nannie Mae Armstrong of Eminence made a good report and is in third place. Miss Sarah Rates of Louisville is in fourth place and Mrs. Hattie Bowman Hansford, Bardstown; Mrs. Sadye Cross Franklin, Louisville and Mrs. Lucille Taylor, Memphis, Tenn.; are tied for fifth place. Mrs. Hattie B. Duncan, Terre Haute, Ind.; and Mrs. Jennie H. Poston of Henderson are tied for sixth place and Miss Viola Gough of [Louisville?] is seventh. Those who were nominated during the week are Miss Lue Hankins, Cynthiana; Mrs. Rosa (Continued on Page 4)
Anderson Denounces Propaganda
SAYS FALSE STATEMENTS MADE TO FURTHER SOME CANDIDATE'S CAMPAIGN West Kentucky College Head To Be Elected President Of K.N.E.A. By Big Majority, Think Friends In a public statement regarding a rumor about his attempt to buy the election, Prof. D. H. Anderson, President of the West District Industrial College and candidate for President of the K. N. E., now in session here has the following to say: "It is reported to me that it is being circulated that I have been trying to buy the election. This is false and unfair to both the people and me for the people's choice of a President should not be affected by false statements made by persons to further some candidate's campaign. It is wholly unfair to me to take advantage of my absence to make erronious statements at a time and place where I could not defend myself. All I ask is some semblance of a square deal. I shall not offer a single vice of any opponent to get a vote for myself. If I can not get votes on my merit, I shall not offer falsehoods for them. While I will appreciate votes, I am not going to hurt some one else to get them. I shall not try to tear down others to build a mound on which to stand to get what I want. I do not expect to build from the ruins I have made of others." It is the opinion of friends and supporters of Prof. Anderson that he will be elected president of the Association to succeed Prof. W. H. Humphrey. Professor C. L. Timberlake of Greenville is considered a strong candidate for the next two year term, but Prof. Anderson, who lost the election by only a few votes in a previous race, brings to the organization much ability, influence etc., and is expected to get the votes of a large majority of the delegates present.
PRESENT SECRETARY SEEKS REELECTION; RESENTS ATTACK ON REPUTATION Friends of Prof. Atwood Wilson, the present secretary of the K. N. E. A. who is a candidate for reelection, make public the following statement in support of Mr. Wilson who resents the attack on his reputation by opponent. Atwood S. Wilson, the present secretary of the K. N. E. A., is offering himself as a candidate for re-election on the basis of: (1) his record as secretary for nine years, (2) his educational qualifications, (3) the endorsement of the Board of directors, (4) his devotion to the interests of the K. N. E. A., and (5) the statement made by Mr. R. L. Dowery in a circular letter to the teachers of Kentucky dated April 8 1931, as follows: "It is true,: he had done a good work as secretary." State Educators Indorse Him A. S. Wilson is backed by his fellow teachers in Louisville who have found him fair, industrious and courteous. The 100 percent enrollment of pactically every school in Louisville and in the state is a signal expression of the confidence of principals in the present secretary's management of affairs. In extract of a letter from Prof. C. B. Nucholls of Eastern Kentucky is significant: "Position should not come by favoritism, but meritorious service. I stand for the man who can do and has done." From the west --[photo] A. S. WILSON-- comes the statement of President D. H. Anderson: "You will please accept my compliments for the wonderful work you are doing as secretary." Concerning the 1931 publications, Prof. Reed of Winchester wrote the secretary, "I think your bulletins are fine indeed." Miss M. S. Brown, an ex-president of the K. N. E. A. repre- (Continued on page 4)
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